Convincing Victory For Defending Nba Champions

Denver Nuggets Win Game 3, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Convincing Victory for Defending NBA Champions

The Denver Nuggets took Game 3 from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in convincing fashion, winning 117-90 and taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.

Key Players Step Up

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 40 points and 13 rebounds, while Jamal Murray added 21 points and 6 assists. Michael Porter Jr. also chipped in with 18 points, and Aaron Gordon had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Timberwolves Struggle

The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 17 points and 11 rebounds. However, no other Timberwolves player scored more than 13 points, and the team shot just 37.5% from the field.

Takeaways from Game 3

Here are five takeaways from the Nuggets' win:

• The Nuggets' defense was suffocating, holding the Timberwolves to 90 points on 37.5% shooting.
• Jokic was dominant, posting his third 40-point game of the series.
• Murray has been a consistent force, averaging 17.5 points and 6 assists in the first three games.
• The Timberwolves' offense has struggled, and they will need to find a way to score more consistently.
• The Nuggets are now in a good position to win the series, but the Timberwolves have shown that they can be competitive.

Game 4 of the series is scheduled for Sunday in Denver.